Repair Procedures: Removal

Move the shift lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Remove the knob (A) and boots (B) by pulling them in the direction of the arrow after separating the boots from the console upper cover.

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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the main connector (A).

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Disconnect the wiring from the shift lever.

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Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

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Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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